Paris, France – To mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, a conference was held on November 7, 2025, at the headquarters of UPF-France at Espace Barrault in Paris. Under the theme “At 80 – What Future for the United Nations?” the event was dedicated to examining the organization’s founding principles, its evolving objectives, and its prospects in a rapidly transforming global context. Eighty years after the adoption of the San Francisco Charter, mul

Bratislava, Slovakia – The Peace Embassy in Bratislava was filled to capacity on November 6, 2025, as friends and supporters of UPF-Slovakia gathered to celebrate the organization‘s 20th anniversary. UPF-Slovakia was inaugurated at the prestigious Slovak National Theater on October 31, 2005, in the presence of its founders Rev. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. From the very beginning, the development of the organization was steady, and was greatly enhanced by the op

Prague, Czech Republic – A commemorative meeting to mark the 20-year anniversary of the founding of UPF-Czech Republic drew a capacity audience at the Embassy of Peace in Prague on November 5, 2025. Mr. Martin Slezák served as MC, guiding the audience through the program, which was accompanied by musical performances by professional young artists. After the opening musical interlude for two violins performed by Mr. Kristian Strkula, a student at the music high school, and

Nairobi, Kenya – On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, UPF-Kenya inaugurated a university lecture series on the Principles of Peace at Tangaza University in Nairobi. The event marked a pioneering step in merging UPF’s vision of peace with academic excellence, drawing the participation of 33 students, including four PhD candidates and 26 Master’s students from the Governance Department. The lecture series, hosted in collaboration with Tangaza University, represented both an academic

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF), founded by Dr. Hak Ja Han and the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon , an NGO in General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC ), extends its greetings to all participants of the Second World Summit for Social Development ( SWSSD 2025 ), held in Doha from November 4 to 6, 2025. Marking the thirtieth anniversary of the 1995 Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development , this gathering reaffirms the globa

Meersburg, Germany – More than fifty participants from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein met in the small but internationally known town of Meersburg, on Lake Constance in Germany, for a discussion on the theme, “The World at a Turning Point – What Values Will Secure Our Future?” The conference took part from November 1-2, 2025. The mayor of Meersburg, Mr. Robert Scherer , opened the conference with welcoming remarks, linking his motto, “Peace begins in the m

Tirana, Albania – The final week of October was a busy time for UPF-Albania, with four events in four different cities, honoring local peacemakers and celebrating the nation’s annual Month of Literature. Dimal – A Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Municipality of Dimal and UPF-Albania on October 27, marking a new chapter of collaboration toward a culture of peace and civic harmony. The meeting brought together UPF’s leadership, including Mr. Ymer Hoxha and Mr. Syrj

Kumasi, Ghana – The morning of October 31, 2025, at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi was alive with energy, color, and anticipation. Over 300 participants had gathered, from traditional leaders in their resplendent regalia to security officials, youth activists, religious figures, and ambassadors for peace, for the official start of Ghana’s 100-Day Harmony and Hope Campaign. Rev. Tegha King opened the program with warm and compelling rema

Koror, Palau – UPF-Palau representatives Mr. and Mrs. Tim and Margaret Sisserson conducted a character-based abstinence education program at Belau Modekngei High School in Koror on October 30, 2025. The program was attended by 23 students and five faculty members. The lectures emphasized moral guidance on avoiding harmful behaviors, encouraging students to complete their education, develop skills and build a career, as well as preparing for lasting relationships grounded in

Conakry, Guinea – Following the regional launch of the 100-Day Harmony and Hope Campaign in Lomé on October 23, 2025, UPF-Guinea organized two key activities to mobilize communities and strengthen the capacity of ambassadors for peace. These events were held at the provisional UPF headquarters and reflected the country’s commitment to fostering unity, love, and reconciliation. The first activity, held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, focused on community mobilization and aware

IMAP, United States – Two media experts addressed the need for ethical journalism and called for alliances to promote this goal in a webinar on October 28, 2025. The program, “Journalism, Free Speech and Media Bias in a Rapidly Changing World,” was organized by the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP), an affiliate of UPF-USA. The first speaker was Mr. Larry Moffitt , vice president and executive director of the Washington Times Foundation and secretary general o

Monrovia, Liberia – The historic National Legislature of Liberia was the stage for an inspiring gathering of young leaders, dignitaries, and peace advocates in Monrovia on Monday, October 27, 2025. The event, organized by UPF-Liberia in collaboration with the Young Ambassadors for Peace (YAP), marked two important milestones: an Induction Ceremony for the newly elected YAP leadership, and the official launch of Liberia’s 100 Days of Harmony and Hope Campaign. The ceremony wa